Fr. Mike on Evangelization: Telling the Story of God’s Love

Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization, new media, and telling the story of God’s love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors, he tells them “the heart of your formation is to become a dad” to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is “See a need, fill a need.”
In other words, you don’t have to wait for permission to share the gospel, to be charitable, or to do good.
Evangelization in the new world is at its heart no different than it’s always been. As Pope St. Paul VI shared in Evangelii Nuntiandi, if you’re baptized, you’ve been anointed to spread the gospel. And as Christ says when commissioning the apostles:
“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
Christ is saying it’s our job to continue his mission.
But it’s not all about going out. We also need to go in, to look inward. Before we go out to evangelize, we need to invite Christ into our hearts.
What does it mean to know him? And what does all of this have to do with new media? It’s all connected because of one word: story. Evangelization is about telling the story of God’s love as you have experienced it, and new media is just a new medium for spreading that centuries-old message, the kerygma.
How do you become a Catholic speaker? “Well, you get baptized and then you start talking” Fr. Mike says.
Opportunities will come, but your first yes has to be to Christ. And the opportunities don’t have to be to speak to thousands of people thousands of miles away. Saying yes to Christ means being willing to talk about him to one person one block or one house away, or just to the person in front of you. Just as it starts with a personal encounter with Christ, the next step is to tell the story of God’s love for you to one person.
So how do we evangelize with new media? We don’t if we aren’t willing to do it without new media.
Also, getting into new media requires more than a person sitting in his living room sharing his opinion on something. It requires an entire Church community, and you. The speaker speaks, the team puts everything together, but the most important piece is the person who shares the video, program, podcast, or article with someone they know and love.
At the end of the talk, Fr. Mike answers questions about what role social media should play in a seminarian’s formation, and a pastor’s mission, among other questions.
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[@yvie0136]

Hello from Australia! In Australia I have only ever seen Church of England/ Anglican Churches that have the congregation facing each other across the aisle. I have only recently found Father Mike and find his talks so helpful. Born and Baptised Roman Catholic but hovered for too long and I recently asked God to show me how to be humble and to be with me because I want to be with Him . I need so much help and I know only God can help me, but I thank Him for Father Mike.

[@user-jt6ht8eb4f]

Hi hope you're travelling well. If you're looking to grow in faith and you're relationship with Jesus to become closer and you have not received the sacraments but would like to. Or if you're looking for truth in this world that has gone crazy. Find your local catholic parish and ask about R.C.I.A rite of catholic initiation of adults. Even if your just looking for God in you're life. I was raised catholic but from my mid teens till mid 30s I was far from God after 40 I found the hole in my life I was trying to fill with what I could. My wife around 7 yrs ago after going back to church although she was baptised in another denomination. We had really been doing it tough. I asked Our Lady Mary Immaculate to bring me close to your Son Jesus. That simple request changed my life, my wife went through RCIA and I was sponsor. It was an incredible journey for her and I found the hole I had tried but couldn't fill was only able to be filled by God. I heard a call in my soul to be involved with rcia to this day. When we say Mary she calls Jesus. After her conversion our world's became so different and im so great full. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. I love how the catholic church is the only faith that has a successive line all the way to the apostles and soooo much more.

[@lizpuett5777]

It continues to amaze me that 12 men spread the gospel throughout the world.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

The number one thing that got me to come back to the church. We have a family friend he's a senior citizen Auntie passed away I was thinking to myself That Could Have Been Me and I would not have been ready to meet the Lord when I was gone away from the church .

[@JustMe-xl8rm]

This father Mike changed my view on Catholics. This man of God breeches breaches all so-called religion he speaks to all individuals for me I am so glad I was able to find this person that reaches all people not just those that are Catholic. I thank God for you Father Mike you are truly a man of God for every person not just Catholics. I thank God for you

[@DrStrange1000]

God bless YOU too for opening your heart to what you say. God invited you and you walked with him🙏🏼

[@Carolem494]

You are so lucky to have Fr Mike, as am I and so many others!

[@user-jt6ht8eb4f]

Catholic is a Greek word meaning 'universal' church. We are the only faith with a direct lineage 'Apostolic line of succession that started with St Peter the first pope. It is this line of authority first given to Peter and this authority continues till today. This is why confession to a priest is so important. As Jesus said to Peter that which is bound on earth is bound in heaven and that whatever you loose on earth is loosed in heaven. Sola scriptura is not in the bible. The protestant reformation was a sad time on earth and in heaven the angels wept. Because it was around 400yrs after the death of Christ that the Catholic Church assembled the bible under direction of the Holy Spirit. This is why bible alone falls over when scrutinised also as Luther removed books from the bible. Before the Bible was the Septuagint which is what the early church used. Worth looking into, even containing how the mass is to be celebrated. But we are all brothers and sister's under God. Praise and worship is to be given to God alone. On this and so many other things we share. Our real battle is a common one against the force's of darkness. May God bless you 🙏

[@goldberg7019]

im a protestant messianic jew,, and its such a blessing to see that there are so many catholic brothers and sisters hungry to evangelize

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! THEY? are not christians! and do not know how to evangelize? so were you gold berg? circumcised on the 8th day! as a JEW? and when did you claim to be a pro test ant! OBTW! NO! r c is your brothers or your sisters?

[@goldberg7019]

@@josephcorrigan9160 yup circumcised lol, as Jews are, im a protestant by choice, and i believe in Jesus Christ, and that makes them my brothers and sisters in Christ, even though we are different in many ways, they believe Jesus died for our their sins, and preach salvation by Jesus, so we are in Gods family

[@josephcorrigan9160]

OBTW!@@goldberg7019 you are still a JEW! YES? JESUS is your messiah? BUT! will you OBEY HIM? and repent of all your sins since babyhood? directly to JESUS! by saying the sinner's prayer?

[@Aengrod]

being Christian and jew is mutually exclusive.

[@goldberg7019]

@@Aengrod tell that to Paul peter and Jesus body, Christianity is basicly the extension of Judaism , its the correct way of the God of israel

[@blessednat9]

Father Mike! I was baptised last Easter and thirst to share the good news with others . Thank you for what you do for all Christians. You're so raw , real and truly blessed . Thank you for your light 🕯️

[@stonwall9065]

To the entire Ascension Presents Team, God bless you. God bless you. God bless you.

[@celina2571]

Your 5-7 minute videos (and homilies) changed my life!

[@dan69052]

you might this video also How does all religion start? It starts with the children . Here is a short 4:00 min video that sets the stage. Look it up on KZbin “Well Come to This World”. Sound familiar?

[@Stankpuss713]

🫂 Marisa 🤔 Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin Jin

[@lizpuett5777]

I pray when I drive. I pray for everyone i can think of.

[@kimberlysmiley5071]

Father Mike Schmitz is such an incredible blessing, I have never seen any other human being radiate such love and it is so contagious 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@megharris1280]

Agreed! Definitely motivating to live for Jesus!

[@JayRedding12_12]

Prayer is the most important part of my day. I can't be a mediocre dad. My kids deserve better than that.

[@phoebejanemiller1671]

Your kids are lucky to have a dad who cares so much about being there for them. I am sure you are showing them so much of God in your actions, and leading by example with prayer. God bless!

[@andrewskokna9760]

God bless father Mike reminds me of my son Jacob who I hope becomes a priest one day because he so articulate and so smart and has such a beautiful heart

[@guianborinaga8515]

Yes brooo. Fod bless youu

[@josephcorrigan9160]

what prayer? Jay Redding! and your kids deserve your time?

[@davidhawkins5329]

@@josephcorrigan9160 this is getting tiring. Are you a troll or someone searching - challenging. Please share more. .....

[@marialaurafuentes8446]

My life does not make sense unless I know him. Top statement, Thank you father Mike

[@michaelargenta3856]

Just give me ten minutes --- hah! :)

[@barblee6601]

Thank you Father Mike, you hit it spot on. The heart of evangelizing is telling a story. God does all the work and how beautiful to bring people into his kingdom. I'm praying for you, please pray for me 🙏✝️🕊️❤️

[@andreabiro2357]

Yes! ❤

[@josephjackson1956]

When I pray for someone, especially if they are in a specific need, I pray that they come to know God and to love Him.

[@josephjackson1956]

Especially to know the graces God gives them.

[@illaryrocha4209]

joseph jackson ❤️❤️ god bless you

[@josephzammit6396]

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[@marinakitrell3660]

Fr. Mike you are a amazing priest. I’m sure that Jesus is very proud.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@MattP8143]

​@@lufhopespeacefully2037 The Holy Trinity does appear in the Bible, but it is not labeled as such. In the Book of Genesis, God is spoken of as "We", "Us", and "Our". For example, "Then God said: 'Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness...' ". This seems to imply a paradox, or mistake; though it happens too often in this book to be an error. More likely, it was written exactly as God intended. The angels who visited with Abraham, and later rescued Lot and his household before destroying Sodom and Gomorrah, were spoken of as though they were bearing God's presence in a special way. There were three of them. Later, one remained with Abraham on the mountain while the other two went down to the towns. The angel on the mountain spoke with the authority of God, as did the other two upon reaching Sodom. Jesus stated in the Bible that "I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me. I and the Father are one". He also explained, after His resurrection, that He will ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles; which John the Baptist spoke of in regards to Jesus: "He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit, and fire". John, who had authority to baptise before Jesus' ministry, did not have authority to call down the Holy Spirit. It would seem from these parts of the Bible, that Jesus and God are one being, and that the Holy Spirit, rather than an angel or servant, is equal to them. The only way for that to be possible, is for the Holy Spirit to also be one with God and the Son. One being, three distinct persons; as the Catholic Church teaches. A Catholic theologian could explain it much better. May God bless you. 🙏

[@fireside007]

AMEN

[@deanlockamy2087]

Wouldn't it be great if everyone on earth knew and loved Jesus Christ as we who are here today do. Knowing him is loving him and it fills the minutes, hours and days of our lives.

[@kimberlysmiley5071]

Oh how the world would be a different place wouldn't it? But I guess we have to wait for heaven for that 😍 But we can keep trying for it. Isn't that right brothers and sisters?😍😍😍

[@josephdematteo3640]

Thank you, Father Mike, you have made a great difference in my life and apostolate. I'm Lay Dominican, and I use your content to preach in prisons and locally.

[@catherineigboyi-obinne7091]

Well done 👍🙏🙏, God's blessings always

[@patriciaedgar4062]

He is amazing & so enthusiastic about God is “Contagious” to his audience.

[@mlpb20]

I love how Father Mike preaches in a way that you would stop everything and listen. I wish all preachers would have this grace too of capturing the audience. By God’s grace each one of them would get to bring as many souls as they can to and back to the faith. A lot more people would want to come to church without no effort then for sure. 😊❤️🙏

[@marystroka2520]

Yes, totally hear you and kinda agree - but something to think about: different priests have different gifts. A priest who may not have the greatest homilies may be really good at helping people with preparation for sacraments or hearing confessions, for example.

[@mlpb20]

Mary Stroka thanks for your insight. That’s so true. ❤️❤️❤️

[@janetlowden5960]

Mary Stroka but priest’s preach everyday. Like Father said, shouldn’t they be getting good at it as some point? It’s about wanting to be good at it and working at that everyday. Getting to know Jesus so we’ll that your love for Him spills out of you.

[@jeannetteparagas5435]

You just have to pray for any priest giving a homily that sends messages unlike Father Mike. Keep your ears, mind, heart, eyes and soul open so the the Living Word can enter through you. It's really about staying open minded. "Harden not your heart".

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? Mike! ( that? unneeded r c cleric! ) is just another roman catholic? LIAR! and you are not a christian! Monica Newna!

[@joan5856]

I am a convert. I went to a Catholic school and on my first day Sister told the story of God's creation. In spite of opposition I was received into the Church when I was 19. I was in my 80s and found my grandparents had married in the Catholic Cathedral, andI had been led to my birthright.

[@jeffkenyon7084]

Wow I would go to church if their was a preacher like father Mike near me as a kid my grandma used to drag me to church it was boring and scary it's been 25 years since I've gone my grandma passed in July 2020 she was in a nursing home in new York in she was 92 years old and got covid 19 she was at a hospital for almost a week and wasn't aloud visitors I hate that she had to die alone when she had a huge family that loves her wow why am I putting this out their

[@pam7533]

That sounds horribly painful. Condolences to you and your family.

[@blanchecampbell5788]

So sorry, may your grandma soul rest in peace 🙏

[@megharris1280]

❤

[@megharris1280]

🙏❤️

[@CieloSoleggiato]

It’s been a year since you posted this, but I hope you find a church to go to, it will be a positive life change, and you will see why your Grandma brought you there. I pray for the best for you. God bless.

[@valao3443]

I love that all this is on youtube - absolute quality Catholic content online!!! Glory to God

[@fernmcgregor3323]

Father Schmitz is such a "breath of fresh air"!!! His evangelical messages are always so meaningful, and engaging. His personality is infectious. Blessings always.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢😊❤❤

[@svukic1041]

“I need to guard against sharing my hit-and-run opinions with strangers.” Amen, Father.

[@mamabearmare]

I was at this talk in person! It was such a privilege to be there. I love you Fr. Mike! Thanks for all you do.

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! NO! privilege? to hear his lies! Mary Kate Tomasetti?

[@davidhawkins5329]

@@josephcorrigan9160 Speak your peace

[@josephcorrigan9160]

thanks?@@davidhawkins5329I am doing?

[@pattyoconnor2183]

Power times 88, did you listen so you could try to rip it apart? You really don't know what you are talking about and are another non Catholic who doesn't try to know Catholicism and listens to your denomination. I have never in my whole Catholic life heard criticism of Protestants but there sure is plenty from you. May you come to know Jesus fully through His mother Mary.

[@fredmckibben6872]

God has brought you into my life and for that I am so grateful. I am an older adult and not able to get about much these days. I appreciate Sunday Mass so much. I watch Fr. Mike's talks and teachings on YT....Thank you Fr. Mike..

[@santinat]

He is so much in love with Jesus and this is such a hope to the world!

[@christjunnetfacun6269]

To know HIM and to make HIM known🙏❤️😇

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Oh well said! Bless your wisdom.

[@joeycarlson6411]

Father this was incredible. There's a way you look out at the crowd with such love that with only that look in your eyes I know you love Jesus with all your heart and that you will be a Saint. God bless you Fr. Mike! Thank you for everything

[@WELLHELLOMISSAMANDA]

he’s not your father

[@joanhaselman444]

@@WELLHELLOMISSAMANDA YES, HE IS!!!

[@DocIme]

I am so glas to find an excellent Catholic preacher. I have been listening to Christian pastors because they preach very well. But now I can proudly say that I am a Catholic and love to listen to our own!

[@eaglefly66]

So I just stumbled upon this ascension website, and started listening to the Bible narrated by Father Mike. I must say he’s very inspiring and truly gifted. His enthusiasm for the gospel and ability to teach it is a blessing. Keep up the good work Father Mike 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.

[@jackieharper5520]

'See a need . . Fill a need . .' My new mantra for 2020 . Thank you .. .AGAIN !!!

[@deeperfaith_]

One hour of Father Mike Schmitz, am I dreaming? :) Amazing as always

[@ritamariejohnson7174]

Yes, he gives us a huge amount of clear true joy of the Lord! All easy and exciting to listen to him.

[@Tony-yz4yj]

As a Catechist, I agree with you 100%. You sit in your living room and make the video and upload it. We spread it like the wild fire Jesus intends it to be! Take a step back Fr. Mike and realize the work of the Holy Spirit here in our sharing and caring!

[@Richie016]

Thank you🕊,God bless you✝ Amen

[@Richie016]

@Lady Galadrial it's a remarkable way of being more thankful about justification of God's kindness upon us.🕊 God bless us all. Amen!😊😇

This was inspiring. You got me at "You don't have to wait for permission to share the Gospel".

[@v2destiny]

That was something that touched me too.

[@LucMil0305]

That is too simple but the greatest! We don't need permission to do something good! We make our Lord God smile!

[@illaryrocha4209]

Evangelio Católico for sure!

[@guianborinaga8515]

Yesss. As long as we get baptized and talk 😂💖

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? you do NOT know! the gospel! Evangelio Catolico?

[@1970bosshemi]

I love the little kids voice in the background. A church that isn't crying is dying

[@herminiasantos9981]

" You never need permission to do good " love that...(as Catholics).Thanks ,as a catechist I have learned so much from your talks even these are past videos.Yes my life doesnt make sense unless I know Him .It doesnt make sense unless I make Him to be known...tell the story of Jesus like you do...May you always be filled with the Holy Spirit.

[@einarabelc5]

Wait until that person reaches self decision age. A church that's IMPOSED is ALREADY dead.

[@Christofascist_Hup]

@@einarabelc5 would you delay teaching your kid math? The Catholic Church is more true than math.

[@Wolfschanzeful]

@@einarabelc5 Wrong. You impose work ethic and good moral behavior on your children do you not? By your logic imposing those standards make it more likely you child will do the opposite? Do you want to know what the single biggest detriment as to whether a child will keep to the faith when they reach adulthood? If the father actively lives his faith. Mothers are important as well, but it seems that if the father is the one getting everyone out of bed and dressed for church, those children end up sticking to the faith.

[@joshbird2624]

@@Wolfschanzeful I can back that. I was raised Catholic by my grandmother. The only father I ever had was the most high however the private middle school next to our church turned me to Satan. No one to guide me and at that age and I was too young to notice signs or even feel anything with a nonreligious mother on top. Now that I'm 30 and after a very very long life, full of regret and pain, me being the last alive I've learned I had st. Michael with me this whole time. He's been in combat with Satan inside me forever. Ive had everything anyone could ever want and everything everyone would not want. I can tell you if I had the proper guidance I would have saved 1000 lives by now. Luckily my path was already written and from what I've become after walking through true fire for what seems like an eternity, I am stronger then any influence from Lucifer. If one has a sour taste of religion then they need to learn forgiveness, redemption, empathy and unconditional love. It takes the smallest nudge to commit the most horrendous crimes and those are EASILY committed without Jesus in your life and also without guidance. If I had a father that was Catholic I can tell you I would be equally as strong however without a life of sin, pain, and harming of others. God bless!!

[@lizpuett5777]

Telling my story is how I witness to the Glory of God and the grace and mercy of Jesus.

[@carlanear7740]

What if my story involves The Redemptive Grace & Power God gave me to overcome years of sexual abuse and rape. No one wants to hear about that.

[@margaretoconnor874]

@@carlanear7740depends how and where God inspires yo to tell it. Trust God!

[@RL-es6gg]

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen. Great talk Fr. Mike. You have gift for this!

[@martinkent333]

You could charm a choirboy out of his underwear, dude!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

and you post r c rubbish! R L?

[@lorenagonzalez71]

@powertime88com41you sectarian pls dissapear!

[@joanwambura]

We thank God for the gift of Fr Mike!

[@melodys.40]

God bless you Father Mike. Thank you for sharing this beautiful message.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

The number one thing that got me to come back to the church. We have a family friend he's a senior citizen Auntie passed away I was thinking to myself That Could Have Been Me and I would not have been ready to meet the Lord when I was gone away from the church . When did the thing on the internet that has helped me I took the classes over again when I came back to the church. And that has really helped me I understand what we believe in . Before I left I did not know what we believed in.

[@terimaea]

I love you Father Mike , but you just talk too fast for me

[@CARS63]

Father Mike, your heart is so tender and kind. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. You inspire me to be a better person and a better Catholic. Bless you and yours. ❤️

[@anadelapaz5134]

Even if I try to scroll away. I can’t. Father Mike is very captivating in all his messages. His humor and the smile that welcomes to listen to God’s message. I am very grateful to God for the word and the evangelistic call.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@adamarie2155]

"Just because we're in the vicinity of Jesus doesn't mean that he's in our hearts."

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

😂😂😂"you get Baptized then you start talking." and i LOVE the statement "I just know how to say yes." It made me realize i do not have to be a scholar or anyone important for JESUS to use me. And the #1 is to 🙏🙏🙏😃💖🕊️🌹🌅

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? why get baptized! when you are NOT even saved! lovelast4ever Gemma!

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

@@josephcorrigan9160 get thee behind me satan. JESUS SAVES JESUS IS THE JUDGE and THANKS BE TO GOD when we fall there is CONFESSION 🙏✝️🙏

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! my name is Joseph?@@lovelast4evergemma508and? NOT! Peter! the apostle? YES? JESUS saves! IF! we respond to HIS cry in the gospels < repent and believe the good news for the kingdom of heaven is near > and has NOW come! and you r c 's are NOT in it! and those priests are not needed?

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

@@josephcorrigan9160 get thee behind me satan

[@josephcorrigan9160]

but! AGAIN? MY name is Joseph!@@lovelast4evergemma508 and! NOT! the apostle Peter?

[@dogmom8862]

I love you father Mike. I think God made you a beautiful and handsome priest so we can pay even more attention to you. Thank you for having such a pure heart 💜

[@lorrainevaladez2581]

He is so charismatic,his Spirit is like a magnet,that helps draws me into God ❣💁‍♀️

[@estherrotella5566]

So happy to see this, I am doing the Ascension Bible Study in a year with father Mike. he is amazing and we are blessed on this earth to have him as a priest God bless him and keep him safe🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️🌹

[@joanhaselman444]

Amen!

[@reg8297]

Can u ask him to. Pray for me struggling to live

[@highlanderhorses]

I am an older adult, embarking upon converting to Catholicism. Father Mike and Sister Miriam James have been so influential in my decision to become Catholic.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@omarrodriguez-pm1uz]

Father Mike thank you for helping me get close to God and God blessed all those who are watching this video right now & never let them Fall into temptation and to protect them from evil

[@marce5b]

Thanks Father Mike to lead to Jesus in such a fun, caring and impactful way. God bless you

[@annefern5585]

Your talks are so wonderful and uplifting! My life took me to live in Mexico. I go to mass in Spanish however I need to hear English too. At home I listen to your podcasts and now I am following your Bible in a year! So thankful to my Lord for this possibility! You open our mind, heart and eyes with God's words via you!

[@n3dilan]

Thank you, Father Mike! Your messages touch my heart every single time. Many blessings!

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@patriciatan7549]

You know what Father Mike, you are so in love with God that it just ozzze out of you with a loud burst of energy that it transends from where you are to me in Malaysia. I feel it. I feel the love and joy that you have for God. It's amazing.

[@ilditos]

Father Mike you made me cry. God bless you. Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.

[@jjsmama401]

I love Father Mike!!!! Can you imagine God, trying to answer every prayer? Listening to all our hopes and fears and wishes and thoughts? We think we are overwhelmed! Thank God our Heavenly Father is good at delegating!

[@millier9658]

Wow, Father Mike is something else. I have so much admiration for him.

[@almiramollanida9528]

Thank you, Fr. Mike for empowering us!

[@malachismith6444]

This is extremely powerful and God definitely needed me to hear this now. Thank you.

[@bernakinch9781]

Fr Mike you are one of my favourite KZbin priests! Thank you for your ministry

[@highlanderhorses]

I have been heartbroken for the last two days due to family issues. I really needed to hear Fr. Mike today.

[@GGdc1486]

Such a charismatic personality, when I hear father Mike I can’t help but see/hear the Holy Spirit in his gracefulness. God bless father Mike and May we be blessed with more souls like his always willing to say yes with such love and selflessness ❤️

[@sirharsdavidson9525]

This came up today in the list of recommended videos and I’m glad I heeded the voice in my head and started listening. Wow!! This is what we need more of today in this broken world. Fr. Mike you are a truly gifted speaker and anointed by God to spread his word in a manner that his people will understand. Thank you! You have inspired me to say yes more. ;)

[@evonnemacias1262]

I am so happy for father Mike he is doing a good job do youth really enjoys him thank you and thank you Jesus for you

[@roverosafessler8017]

Have a blessed time fr.Mike your are very good speaker for Evangelization! May be next time teach them bible study, anyway I am apostle Ricarda, Doctrine of Apostolic catholic church Philippines 🇵🇭 I love Mahal na Ingkong, the holy trinity, Father Son and the holy spirit, ALPHA AND OMEGA, I AM THE FIRST AND LAST,AVE MARIA PURISSIMA SIN PICADO CON SU VIDA ♥ HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH 🙏 🙏 🙏 MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE YOU ALWAYS FATHER MIKE, 🙏🙏 🙏

[@user-jt6ht8eb4f]

Thank you Father Mike for all you have done. The intensity with which you illustrate God's love is truly inspiring. Currently being involved with co-ordinating RCIA at parish level in Adelaide Australia your advice is invaluable. We all need to pray for conversion of sinners and Our Lady's intentions and for the holy souls in purgatory. May God bless you and your family and the family you have around the world.

[@yvonneallsopp8773]

I love this! We are called to be available to tell our stories! God called us Before the foundation of the Earth! Yes yes yes Jesus, send me! ❤

[@r.f.thompson4955]

“To know Jesus and make Him known.” Amen!

[@gugatena4990]

Un cordial saludo desde la Ciudad de México, gracias!

[@fayebounds8487]

You are a unique teacher. I listen to both you and our parish priest every week. God opened this door, not pride.

[@maannefeliciano]

I love how he preach😊 Lord God bless Fr. Mike with all the graces and blessings he needs in his ministry, let him touch and lead more people to God and our Catholic Church😊♥️🤗

[@chalmersfamilyband]

Amen!!!

[@josephzammit6396]

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[@disengagedsage737]

We need more priests like Fr. Mike. He has enthusiasm, gets the younger generation, and loves God!

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@slymontenegroz5992]

My favorite priest😎

[@ninatapia7035]

May your words always remain with such a humble spirit to always lift the name of Jesus! Everyone who encounters your videos please pray for father mike. Thank you for inspiring me to continue my mission of evangelization.

[@joanhaselman444]

That is the seminary our new priest graduated from, and he is wonderful! Thank you, Fr. Mke, for being there!

[@yvonneallsopp8773]

HALLELUJAH I am a Catholic and Protestant too! I believe in Triune God! He gave me pictures to draw in this season and now I wait! Don't have to buy a thing! We are called to evangelize!

[@Mstiny]

☺ I'm here watching in 2023, Fr. Mike you are a joy to listen to...please don't worry about not being concise; you get the Lords message out loud & clear. God Bless yourself and all the Priests 🙏

[@barbschraven5411]

Father you have helped me in so many ways I'm a little old 68 to be learning however I embarass all you teachings. Thank You❤

[@pandskocer1362]

I enjoy watching and learning from these videos. I’ve been catholic all my life.

[@faithvogelsang6382]

Beautiful Arlene, thanks for sharing about Our Lady. It was wonderful to spend time with you in México City.❤

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Call the Mike has really helped me. I listen to father Mike Bible in the year I didn't know how to read the Bible until Father Mike teach me many things. He got me back into the church when I left church the reason I would love to church I was not a practicing Catholic I was this Catholic by name I was not living the gospel.

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏Holy Spirit Guide us and direct our paths 🙏

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@youspinmerightroundbabyrig3505]

Thank you for reminding me why God put me on this earth. I have gotten now where I think of Him and Mary ALL the time. You are such an inspiration!!!!🥰🙏🏻🥹

[@Aidaris30]

Getting to tge Church "Can you tell tge story? Can you fill someone's needs" Pray Pray for everyone everything and anything.

[@ethanloughrey8375]

Man 0:23 is one of my favourite parts of this. Something about seeing big crowds bless themselves is really aesthetically pleasing

[@Kate-cg6ii]

I'm so thankful for Father Mike I introduced my husband onto KZbin about father Mike and my husband never grew up with faith in his life sadly.. But, we have learned so much just from him .. I'm so thankful for this blessed man and God called him for this.. I truly believe he is reaching people across the globe daily..Thank you God for Father Mike and thank you Father Mike for teaching me about my faith & God🙏🏻

[@marvinmansueto6081]

What a great talk Fr Mike Schmitz!! One hour listening...as for me...one hour well spent. Thank you.

[@user-rw3hs9jb4v]

Father Mike, I love to listen to your preaching

[@lindamarie9804]

Amen 🙏❤️ “To know Him and make Him known”🙌

[@michellemailloux2483]

48:05 "Jesus, I actually know Who You are and I love You." This is what I needed. I will sit down and read the Gospels slowly and meditate in the way in which you described, Fr. Mike, and I will pray for the grace to love Jesus more. One cannot be an effective evangelizer if they do not know and love Christ; this I believe whole-heartedly. Thank you and God bless you.

[@ceciliacastelino1250]

O glorious THRONE of GRACE, IMMACULATE HEART of MARY, whose LOVE is stronger than death, TRIUMPH & REIGN in ALL hearts +

[@joannerobinson9023]

Thank you. Prayer counts God hears.

[@maxa.759]

Wish more Priest were like Father Mike, my hometown Priest is none engaging and dull. He simply reads a scripture but doesn't explain it to us oh Lord please help us.

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@maxa.759]

Shame on you for using the Lords name to profit yourself

[@girlielactao]

I am inspired to tell the story.

[@clarataylor2739]

Father I praise God I came across this youtube today of you.What you have shared opened my heart to go and fill that need.I am a new Catholic and to have a relationship with Jesus changes my life day by day when I learned that the Euchrist is the body and blood of Jesus. I am up in age and so blessed to beable to share what Jesus has done for me .God bless you Father keep loving your Jesus and sharing his love.

[@petergarcia8225]

Spread the word, you may only have that one chance to be the most useful tool in his house. Say it in everyway you can so he is understood.

[@user-er8fn3cs1h]

Thank very much! Ritvars Rolis 👍🙏❤

[@debbieoconnell9308]

You are an awesome upbeat person who our religion truly needs.

[@joannemckinley2458]

Fr. Mike....You have added so much to my life during this pandemic year. Your Sunday Masses have made me feel so much closer to Holy Mass. I have always appreciated Mass, but it means even more to me now. We need more priests like you. Your smile adds a lot to your homilies and your prayer. You always seem to be so happy with your vocation as a priest. We love you.!!!!!!!!!!

[@MissGold888]

Father Mike - you’re an angel walking amongst us. I’m convinced. Bless you, you are one of the rare good ones in the church.

[@northstarprepsteader]

That was amazing, uplifting, encouraging and well communicated. Thank you Father!

[@rosedesouza3873]

God Bless The Parents who brought you up right, to say YES to God's call. And help us in our Christian journey so that the lives we lead from now on will be the Story of GOD's love to all mankind. 'Sure' Fr. Mike. Thank you.

[@highlanderhorses]

Fr. Mike, you are my on-line priest. And now I am in OCIA. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@milyvento5537]

Father Mike you have a true gift from God to get peoples attention. I have just found you on you tube two months ago . I started watching your short clips . You make it easier for me to understand the word . I pray to Jesus to help me know & understand him more closely daily . You are helping me do this . I am Suffering through a tragedy in my life 2019 . I’ve needed Jesus more than ever in my life since then . He is gently carrying me on my way forward. I believe he led me to find you . I’d like to say thank you Father Mike .

[@jackieharper5520]

So powerful . .Fr Mike . . Especially the long pauses. . .when you're allowing us all to reflect on your teachings and to connect with The Real Star of The Show as your lovely mum reminds us all . .with love and prayers from the United Kingdom .

[@kashioable]

Thank you Fr. Mike, your homilies are refreshing.